http://www.freetalklive.com/taxonomy/term/1690/0 en http://www.freetalklive.com/content/marijuana_might_cause_new_cell_growth_brain <p>A synthetic chemical similar to the active ingredient in marijuana makes new cells grow in rat brains. What is more, in rats this cell growth appears to be linked with reducing anxiety and depression. The results suggest that marijuana, or its derivatives, could actually be good for the brain.</p> http://www.freetalklive.com/content/marijuana_might_cause_new_cell_growth_brain#comments brain General Science healthy marijuana News Article study Tue, 17 May 2011 18:21:11 +0000 mauiguy 11279 at http://www.freetalklive.com http://www.freetalklive.com/content/spirituality_may_be_form_brain_damage <p>Scientists have identified areas of the brain that, when damaged, lead to greater spirituality. The findings hint at the roots of spiritual and religious attitudes, the researchers say. Self-transcendence "reflects a decreased sense of self and an ability to identify one's self as an integral part of the universe as a whole," the researchers explain.</p> http://www.freetalklive.com/content/spirituality_may_be_form_brain_damage#comments brain craziness crazy damage. belief neuroscience News Article psychology Psychology / Sociology psychosis religion Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:08:51 +0000 johnson